English Language Arts Teacher (Middle School)

English Language Arts Teacher (Middle School)

Alexandria City Public Schools | Alexandria, VA, US

Posted 14 days ago

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Description

Job Description:

The Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher (ELA) facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed, Middle School 10-month, 195 day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal.





Qualifications:



  • Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.



  • Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in English - Middle School (6-8), English, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement upon hiring.



Essential Functions:



  • Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.

  • Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

  • Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

  • Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.

  • Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

  • Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.

  • Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

  • Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.

  • Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.

  • Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.

  • Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.

  • Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.

  • Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.

  • Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.

  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.



Compensation:



  • Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale



Clearances:



  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

  • Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.


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